John 5:8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.
There are times when persons may not ask God for healing, and yet, because of His goodness He might offer it. We are to be thankful in all situations, and especially in those cases where Jesus may do us a good turn, by reversing some physical misfortune. That being said, there are four main takeaways in the narrative we would do well to ponder, even as we might be yearning in our own souls for a new lease on life. Here they are:
[1] The root cause of the man’s infirmity. This first point has to do with the root cause of the man’s infirmity, which, according to the story, seems to be the result of a wrong course of action on his part. Although sickness, diseases, and infirmities are not always the result of wrongdoing, or an ill-advised course of action, yet, it is always good to check and see whether there may be any contributing factors on our part, and if there are, all necessary changes are to be made, wherever possible.
Health and well being do not come by accident, but are in most cases, the result of well-directed efforts on our part, to live in harmony with the principles, and laws of health God has given for our own good. Healthful living can be pretty evasive if diligence and consistency are not brought into the equation. And thus, in cooperation with heavenly agencies the you and me are to stake out a course of action that will best facilitate the preferred outcome. Planning, as well as consistent execution are to be brought to bear in any effort, for this is how success is granted in most cases.
Exodus 15: 26 If thou will diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and give ear to his commandments and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that heals thee.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!